Stony Gorge Reservoir
Elk Creek, California
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39°35'14.9"N 122°31'31.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Camp, Canoe, Hike, and Swim
Stony Gorge Reservoir is landscaped with sandy beaches set against a backdrop of low foothills covered with oak and chaparral. Surrounded by stretches of bStony Gorge Reservoir Kayakingrush and wooded hills, this mid-sized beautiful low elevation reservoir allows all types of boating. Its warm, calm waters are ideal for jet and waterskiing, not to mention paddling.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Elk Creek, California
- Head east on Elm St toward Church St (20 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Church St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Sanhedrin Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Rd 306/Sanhedrin Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-162 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Rd 304 (1.7 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
From the town of Willows, off of Interstate 5, exit onto Highway 162 heading west about twenty-one miles. Turn left on Road 304 and drive about two miles to reach the lake entrance.
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